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      Debra Messing

      Debra Messing

      Highest Rated: 93% The Dark Divide (2020)

      Lowest Rated: 3% McHale's Navy (1997)

      Birthday: Aug 15, 1968

      Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

      A vivacious performer with a knack for verbal and physical comedy, actress Debra Messing was a Emmy and Screen Actors Guild Award-winning actress who dominated the sitcom scene for eight years as lovelorn interior designer Grace Adler on "Will and Grace" (ABC, 1998-2006). It was during this masterful run as the ditzy Adler that Messing received the ultimate compliment for any comedienne, an oft-cited comparison to Lucille Ball. During and after the show's run, Messing found time to make her mark in feature films like "Hollywood Ending" (2002), "Along Came Polly" (2004) and "The Wedding Date" (2005), while even voicing characters in animated films like "Garfield: The Movie" (2004) and "Open Season" (2006). She earned considerable acclaim as a spurned wife and mother on the popular summer miniseries, "The Starter Wife" (USA Network, 2007), which earned her more awards recognition. Though the series based on "The Starter Wife" failed to catch on with audiences in 2008, Messing returned to the fore with a leading role on the popular musical drama "Smash" (NBC, 2012-13). Regardless of the project, the red-haired beauty always delivered a quality performance that more often than not brought her both critical and commercial success.

      Highest rated movies

      The Dark Divide Searching 13: The Musical
      Nothing Like the Holidays
      The Mothman Prophecies
      Like Sunday, Like Rain
      Hollywood Ending
      A Walk in the Clouds

      Photos

      Debra Messing Debra Messing (wearing an Oscar de la Renta Resort dress) at arrivals for THE WOMEN Premiere, Mann's Village Theatre in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA, September 04, 2008. Photo by: Adam Orchon/Everett Collection Debra Messing (wearing an Oscar de la Renta Resort dress) at arrivals for THE WOMEN Premiere, Mann's Village Theatre in Westwood, Los Angeles, CA, September 04, 2008. Photo by: Adam Orchon/Everett Collection Debra Messing (wearing a Donna Karan dress) at arrivals for Premiere of NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, CA, December 03, 2008. Photo by: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards - Arrivals 3, The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA January 7, 2018. Photo By: Dee Cercone/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for WILL & GRACE: An Exclusive Celebration and Conversation with Cast & Creators at Tribeca TV Festival Presented by AT&T, Cinepolis Chelsea 6, New York, NY September 23, 2017. Photo By: Derek Storm/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for TCA Summer Press Tour: NBC Universal, The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, CA August 3, 2017. Photo By: Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for LOGO'S Trailblazer Honors, The Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York, NY June 22, 2017. Photo By: Jason Mendez/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for Entertainment Weekly x People Magazine NY Upfront Party, L''Amico NYC, New York, NY May 15, 2017. Photo By: John Nacion/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for WP Theater Women Of Achievement Awards Gala, The Edison Ballroom, New York, NY March 27, 2017. Photo By: Jason Mendez/Everett Collection Debra Messing in attendance for CAFE SOCIETY Premiere, The Paris Theater, New York, NY July 13, 2016. Photo By: Steven Ferdman/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for NBC Network Upfronts 2015, Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY May 11, 2015. Photo By: Gregorio T. Binuya/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for NBC Network Upfronts 2015, Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY May 11, 2015. Photo By: Gregorio T. Binuya/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for The 69th Annual Tony Awards 2015, Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY June 7, 2015. Photo By: Gregorio T. Binuya/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards 2014 EMMYS - Part 1, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles, CA August 25, 2014. Photo By: James Atoa/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards 2014 EMMYS - Part 1, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, Los Angeles, CA August 25, 2014. Photo By: James Atoa/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for 2014 NBC Upfront Presentation, Jacob K Javits Convention Center, New York, NY May 12, 2014. Photo By: Kristin Callahan/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for The 67th Annual Tony Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York, NY June 9, 2013. Photo By: Gregorio T. Binuya/Everett Collection James R. Black, Debra Messing, Hart Bochner at arrivals for NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS Premiere, Grauman''s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, CA, December 03, 2008. Photo by: Michael Germana/Everett Collection Debra Messing at arrivals for NOTHING LIKE THE HOLIDAYS Premiere, Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Hollywood, CA, December 03, 2008. Photo by: Michael Germana/Everett Collection

      Filmography

      Movies

      Credit
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Alto Knights Bobbie Costello, (Character) - 2025
      58% 36% 13: The Musical Jessica (Character) - 2022
      93% 64% The Dark Divide Thea Pyle (Character) - 2020
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Stucco Counselor (Character) - 2019
      92% 88% Searching Detective Vick (Character) $26.0M 2018
      19% 35% Dirty Dancing Marjorie Houseman (Character) - 2017
      No Score Yet 61% Albion: The Enchanted Stallion The Queen (Character),
      Executive Producer
      - 2017
      50% 65% Like Sunday, Like Rain Unknown (Character) $27.1K 2014
      53% 42% Nothing Like the Holidays Sarah (Character) $7.5M 2008
      13% 37% The Women Edie Cohen (Character) $26.9M 2008
      No Score Yet 60% Purple Violets Kate Scott (Character) - 2007
      28% 28% Lucky You Suzanne (Character) $5.8M 2007
      49% 57% Open Season Beth (Voice) - 2006
      11% 67% The Wedding Date Kat Ellis (Character) $31.6M 2005
      14% 38% Garfield: The Movie Arlene (Voice) $75.4M 2004
      27% 47% Along Came Polly Lisa Kramer (Character) $87.9M 2004
      47% 49% Hollywood Ending Lori (Character) $4.8M 2002
      52% 56% The Mothman Prophecies Mary Klein (Character) $35.2M 2002
      No Score Yet 71% Jesus Mary Magdalene (Character) - 1999
      3% 38% McHale's Navy Lt. Penelope Carpenter (Character) $4.4M 1997
      46% 75% A Walk in the Clouds Betty Sutton (Character) $48.0M 1995

      TV

      Credit
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen Guest 2016 2018 2020
      74% 75% Will & Grace Grace Adler (Character) 2017-2020
      No Score Yet 61% Late Night With Seth Meyers Guest 2015 2017 2019
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Talk Guest 2019
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Ellen DeGeneres Show Guest 2018-2019
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Project Runway All Stars Unknown (Guest Star),
      Guest
      2014 2016 2019
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Rachael Ray Guest 2008 2013-2014 2016-2018
      No Score Yet 19% The Late Late Show With James Corden Guest 2017-2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter Guest 2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Variety Studio: Actors on Actors Guest 2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The $100,000 Pyramid Guest 2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Graham Norton Show Guest 2018
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Harry Guest 2017
      No Score Yet 60% Nightcap Unknown (Guest Star) 2016-2017
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Dirty Dancing Marjorie Houseman (Character) 2017
      No Score Yet 10% The View Guest 2014 2017
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Match Game Guest 2016
      24% 78% The Mysteries of Laura Laura Diamond (Character) 2014-2016
      No Score Yet 48% The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Guest 2016
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Wendy Williams Show Guest 2015
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Hollywood Game Night Guest 2015
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Jeopardy! Guest 2015
      No Score Yet 44% The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Guest 2014
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Doctors Guest 2013
      68% 79% Smash Julia Houston (Character) 2012-2013
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Funny or Die's Billy on the Street Guest 2013
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Project Runway Guest 2012
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Project Accessory Unknown (Guest Star) 2011
      78% 81% Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Alicia Harding (Guest Star) 2011
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Sesame Street Unknown (Guest Star) 2009
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Starter Wife Molly Kagan (Character),
      Executive Producer
      2008
      No Score Yet 36% Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest 2008
      No Score Yet No Score Yet Late Night With Conan O'Brien Guest 2008
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rachel Zoe Project Self 2008
      No Score Yet No Score Yet The Starter Wife Molly Kagan (Character) 2007
      No Score Yet 88% Will & Grace Grace Adler (Character) 1998-2006
      No Score Yet 71% King of the Hill Mrs. Hilgren-Bronson (Guest Voice) 2002
      33% No Score Yet Prey Dr. Sloan Parker (Character) 1998
      89% 92% Seinfeld Beth (Guest Star) 1996-1997
      64% No Score Yet Ned and Stacey Stacey Colbert (Character) 1995-1997
      38% No Score Yet Partners Unknown (Guest Star) 1995
      83% No Score Yet NYPD Blue Dana Abandando (Guest Star) 1994-1995